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Yves Saint Laurent

Y Le Parfum 2025

Y Le Parfum 2025 by Yves Saint Laurent is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men

The Quick Read

Respected, if divisive — a woody, fresh spicy composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.

invigorating freshnesswoody aromaticenergetic crispnessearthy upliftrich balsam
3.91· 727 Ratings
Created byDominique Ropion
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Y Le Parfum 2025 by Yves Saint Laurent is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men, crafted by Dominique Ropion and launched in 2025. The composition opens with the invigorating freshness of ginger and bergamot, which immediately sets a crisp and energetic tone. As it evolves, pine needles and balsam fir infuse the scent with a fresh, coniferous edge that feels both earthy and uplifting. The heart adds a touch of geranium for floral warmth, while the base notes of amber and patchouli offer a rich, balsamic finish that lingers on the skin.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak1.1k
Weak1.8k
Moderate9.8k
Long16.0k
Eternal1.1k
Sillage
Intimate2.6k
Moderate16.0k
Strong5.3k
Enormous640

Application Tips

Apply two sprays to ensure the initial freshness stands out. The ginger and bergamot top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so layering with a light touch in the morning can enhance its lasting warmth throughout the day.

03 · The Nose

Dominique Ropion

Founding perfumer · 344 fragrances · French

Dominique Ropion portrait

Dominique Ropion is a daring perfectionist, a true inventor. The risks he takes are invariably accompanied by a relentless pursuit of exact olfactory balance and flawless composition. His perfumes are like great architectural feats: in the same way that a bridge, whose seemingly miraculous suspension of weight is in fact a harnessing of counteracting forces, Dominique often balances excessive doses of powerful ingredients with meticulously-measured, subtler accords, until the composition holds up on its own. A good perfume, he likes to say, must always appear obvious.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The brisk precision of an urban morning — where sharp citrus and spicy ginger notes meet the cool, fresh air of a pine forest.

Fig. 01 — Y Le Parfum 2025, Yves Saint Laurent

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06 · The Room

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